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  1. Articles mentioning both Amherst and Governor Deval L. Patrick

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    1. Gov. Deval Patrick to announce $100 million in grants for life sciences during visit to Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 5 2013) Life Sciences

      Gov. Deval Patrick to announce $100 million in grants for life sciences during visit to Western Massachusetts ...the growth of the states life sciences industry, his office announced in a prepared statement. AMHERST – Gov. Deval L. Patrick plans to announce more than $100 million in grants for life-sciences-related capital projects... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    2. University of Massachusetts and other education projects keeping heavy construction companies, workers busy

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2013)

      University of Massachusetts and other education projects keeping heavy construction companies, workers busy ... The university’s 2013 capital plan anticipates $3.1 billion in capital spending through 2017. “The campus in Amherst hasn’t looked this busy since the 1960s,” Garand said. “You can leave one project and walk across the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College

    3. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority launches year-long review of bus routes in Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2013) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley Transit Authority launches year-long review of bus routes in Western Massachusetts ...found, citing U.S. Census data from 2011. A battle over mass transportation is unfolding in Boston where Gov. Deval Patrick’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 calls $800 million in new investments in transporta... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Amherst

    4. Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 3 2013)

      Massachusetts legislative leaders propose to increase gas, cigarette taxes to finance transportation improvements | masslive ...omobiles. The authority provides fixed-route bus service and paratransit service to 24 communities, including Amherst, Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield and Westfield. Here are key details of a plan by ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   West Springfield

    5. Bree-Z-Knoll dairy farm among 800 acres in Leyden to be conserved with $1.08 million state grant

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 3 2013)

      Bree-Z-Knoll dairy farm among 800 acres in Leyden to be conserved with $1.08 million state grant ...rick, Lt. Governor Murray and Secretary Sullivan in announcing these grants," state Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, D-Amherst, said. "These grants are further indications that our state government recognizes the enormous value -... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amherst   Greenfield

    6. Panel named for reviewing public-private partnerships on Massachusetts transportation infastructure projects

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2013) Transportation

      Panel named for reviewing public-private partnerships on Massachusetts transportation infastructure projects ...that Gov. Deval Patrick appointed four members for two-year terms. They are former Congressman John Olver, of Amherst; Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists President Joseph Dorant, of Saugus; Mass... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Robert DeLeo   Amherst

    7. Holyoke gets $325,000 from state to help students learn English in summer school; Springfield shares $45,000 grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2013) Education

      Holyoke gets $325,000 from state to help students learn English in summer school; Springfield shares $45,000 grant ...ge; the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley; Hampshire College, in Amherst; and Westfield State University. State Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, and state Rep. Aaron M. Ve... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    8. New England Public Radio Foundation sets groundbreaking for Springfield facility with more than $5 million raised

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 24 2013)

      New England Public Radio Foundation sets groundbreaking for Springfield facility with more than $5 million raised ...field Mayor Domenic Sarno, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy and Elizabeth Cardona, director of Gov. Deval Patrick's Springfield Office, are expected to joing Miller to celebrate the Amherst-based station's expa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    9. State taps into international eHealth

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Oct 24 2012) Health Care , Information Technology

      ...er in Northern Ireland. They’ll team up to move medical device products from concept to marketplace. UMass Amherst Computer Science Associate Professor Deepak Ganesan is also attending the event to advance his mobile ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    10. UMass Amherst to get new $85 million science building

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 2 2012) Education , Life Sciences

      UMass Amherst to get new $85 million science building ...g $85 million for a new state of the art physical science building on the UMass Amherst campus. BOSTON — Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Tuesday announced the release of $607 million for capital investments in the University of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Edward F. Blaguszewski

    11. MassDOT to hold public hearing on transit issues at Springfield Technical Community College

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 27 2012) Transportation

      MassDOT to hold public hearing on transit issues at Springfield Technical Community College ...long-term transportation financing plan. The public sessions, including one scheduled for next month at UMass-Amherst, are designed to help MassDOT officials exchange ideas with residents, community leaders and business ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Springfield Technical Community College

    12. Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 20 2012) Education

      Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows ...or five other leading states. At the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts, including the flagship Amherst campus, 60 percent of students graduated within six years, compared to 66 percent in leading states. H... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    13. Western Mass. gets $400K for cultural development

      Explore Home - Berkshire Eagle Online (Aug 16 2012) Education

      ...process reviewd by a panel of experts, then ultimately a Cultural Facilities Fund committee appointed by Gov. Deval Patrick. The funds are integrated into the same budget that works to repair roads and bridges, Liakos sa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Amherst

    14. Legislators approve more than $60 million for transportation projects in Western Massachusetts | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2012) Transportation

      Legislators approve more than $60 million for transportation projects in Western Massachusetts | masslive ...llion for rebuilding of the bridge on Route 147 over the Westfield River and related intersection upgrades. • Amherst: $2 million water, sewer, road and sidewalk improvements on Pine Street and sidewalk improvements alon... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    15. CSX railroad agrees to accelerate Route 20 railroad bridge construction, West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger says

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 5 2012) Transportation

      CSX railroad agrees to accelerate Route 20 railroad bridge construction, West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger says ...eld meetings over recent months with U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst; state transportation officials and Gov. Deval Patrick. The mayor said he met with Olver in January regarding the status of the long-stalled $1.2 milli... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    16. Henry Thomas, Urban League of Springfield president, named head of UMass Board of Trustees

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 27 2012)

      Henry Thomas, Urban League of Springfield president, named head of UMass Board of Trustees ...e for the day-to-day operations of the university system, and each of the chancellors at the five campuses in Amherst, Dartmouth, Boston, Lowell and Worcester, answer to the board. There are nineteen voting members, 17 o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    17. Gov. Deval Patrick unveils $26.8 million in block grants for Massachusetts communities

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 12 2012)

      ... include: $900,000 for Amherst including plans to repair the roof and heating and ventilation system at the Amherst Community Child Care Center; a first-time home buyer's program; a study for affordable housing and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Amherst

    18. Full UMass Board of Trustees agrees to fee hikes despite Gov. Deval Patrick opposition

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 6 2012) Education

      Full UMass Board of Trustees agrees to fee hikes despite Gov. Deval Patrick opposition ...mmended by the trustee finance committee the night before. AMHERST — Despite a letter of opposition from Gov. Deval L. Patrick, the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Wednesday supported the 4.9 percent fee hi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    19. UMass students could see tuition and fee hikes of nearly 5 percent

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 4 2012) Education

      ...but about $1,100 was returned based on a sliding scale. The full $1,500 was imposed the following year. Gov. Deval L. Patrick's proposed $32.3 billion fiscal 2013 budget includes $455 million for the five-campus UMass s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut

    20. Gov. Deval Patrick impressed by improvements at Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton

      Explore masslive.com (May 29 2012)

      Gov. Deval Patrick impressed by improvements at Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton ...vy of local and fairgrounds officials, including Mayor David J. Narkewicz, state Sen. Stanley C. Rosenberg, D-Amherst, and Barry Roberts, the president of the Three County Fair Association, walked Patrick through the thr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amherst   Northampton

    21. Brazil's president visits Boston, Cambridge

      Explore GazetteNET (Apr 10 2012) Education

      Brazil's president visits Boston, Cambridge ...eement intended to forge closer links between agricultural researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a two-hour drive west of Boston, and their Brazilian counterparts. He also joined officials from Hopk... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    22. UMass President Robert Caret asks legislature for increase in state funding

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 23 2012) Education

      UMass President Robert Caret asks legislature for increase in state funding ...cation with Caret and other state education officials talking about their respective programs as well as Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s fiscal budget. Members of the committee voiced concerns with Patrick's plan to place all co... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Greenfield Community College

    23. Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012) Energy

      Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger ...etts Electric Co., which serves 200,000 residential and other customers in Western Massachusetts including Amherst, Agawam, Greenfield, Ludlow, Springfield and West Springfield. NSTAR, based in Boston, has electric cu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Northeast Utilities   West Springfield

    24. State announces historic conservation deal in Leverett, Shutesbury

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 23 2011)

      ...e has secured protection of 3,486 acres of forest in Leverett and Shutesbury from W.D. Cowls, Inc. The Amherst-based company, which has owned and worked the land for centuries, sold the conservation restriction to... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amherst   The Republican

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